Bøger af Katherine Bone

An indiscretion, a scandalous game of truth or dare, and the prize-a coveted kiss-threaten her future, but this is one game she cannot quit. Spencer Wright-Smythe, antiquities hunter and Baron of Kilverstone has something of a rakish reputation. So when he's introduced to Miss Parthenia Steere, she's instantly on her guard, even though the attraction she feels is almost overwhelming. She resists his impudence as she's determined to marry for love, to a man who's good and true. If only things were that simple. For Thenie has already set the cat among the pigeons by spreading a scurrilous rumor about herself in order to avoid a betrothal, and it won't be long before all Society knows of her supposed indiscretion. Will her two younger sisters be hurt by her impulsiveness and prevented from marrying well too? Then there's the temptation of Spencer, who's somehow always near. He challenges her to a game of truth or dare-if she loses, he'll claim a kiss. It's hard to say no since she's never been kissed before.

Duty forces him to take on the pirate code, but honor brings him back.Prudence, Duchess of Blackmoor, has one desire-to be happy again. After struggling to overcome the horrifying death of her husband, she accepts an earl's offer of marriage, confident she's taking a step in the right direction. But demons, refuse to die, and Prudence finds herself caught in an intricate web of deceit that threatens the very foundations of all she holds dear.Tobias, the Duke of Blackmoor, crosses the line when an assassination attempt on him fails. To restore the reputations of friends under attack by the same villain, and ensure his wife's safety, he stages his own death, becoming The Black Regent, a notorious pirate bent on brandishing justice, never thinking he'd survive. But to his amazement, he has, and now the darkest-kept secrets are not worth losing the duchess his wife has become.

He thought he lost his honor... then she teaches him what it means to be a heroLady Chloe Walsingham is an enthusiastic gothic romance reader and hopeless romantic focused solely on finding her perfect hero. She also happens to have a penchant for getting into trouble. So when the man she loves disappears after a scandalous duel, she decides to follow him to the ends of the Earth. To do so, however, Chloe must evade her brother, an infamous revenue man, and board a ship bound for Penzance. And nothing in her beloved books can prepare her for the harsh realities of wreckers who ply the coast.After his father destroyed the lives of countless innocent people, Basil Halford, Earl of Markwick is willing to do anything to earn back his honor. Betrayed by his blood and his reputation ruined, Markwick answers the request of a well-heeled duke and dons the Black Regent's mask to repay the debt. His task? Rescuing a young woman who is chasing down a ghost of a man.But a pirate has plenty of enemies, and Markwick isn't any different. No matter how diligent a captain he may be, sailing to Lady Chloe's rescue involves risking not only the Regent's legacy but the last thing he can afford to lose...his heart.

Espionage, secrecy, and thwarted assassination attempts. The only thing more dangerous is being in love...Gillian Chauncey, Baroness Chauncey, is a master of disguise, trained by her expatriated husband, a former French royalist, in the arts of espionage. When a dangerous life or death secret lands in her lap, she's thrust into a perilous world of ticking clocks and desperation, arrowing her directly into the arms of the man who arranged her marriage.Lord Simon Danbury is no ordinary nobleman. He's been tasked by Admiral Nelson to organize an elite group of clandestine first sons willing to sacrifice all to protect England's shores. When an assassination attempt is made on Nelson, Simon isn't sure what poses more danger, the enemy or the masterfully seductive Gillian.What is Nelson's Tea?In 1801, Admiral Horatio Nelson returned to England to recover from another bout of malaria. While recuperating from his illness, he was tasked by the Admiralty to organize a way to protect England's shores from Napoleon. My Lord Rogue is a fast-paced introductory novella to this thrilling series sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Read how Lord Simon Danbury and Admiral Nelson organize the clandestine group, code-named Nelson's Tea.Why Nelson's Tea?Admiral Nelson was never without his tea, even during battle. In this fictional series, Nelson could ask for his tea, but mean his mercenary group, first sons from all walks of life, men beyond suspicion, men Nelson could call to action at a moment's notice. Determined, disciplined, and dedicated men who'd serve the crown with duty and honor, men willing to die to protect England and the ones they love.Click inside the book to get your FREE sample!

>An unlikely alliance may be the key to the ultimate prize...Captain Henry Guffald is no ordinary sea captain. As a member of Nelson's Tea, he regularly takes on dangerous missions under the guise of a British naval officer in an effort to stop Napoleon's reign of terror, domestically and abroad. And this time, he's been ordered to sail to Spain and rescue a comrade who was captured by one of Napoleon's strongest allies. Not only does his friend's life hang in the balance but he is carrying crucial intel that cannot fall into enemy hands. Failing is not an option, and after a recently botched mission, it's also Henry's last chance to prove himself to Admiral Nelson. But succeeding is not such an easy task, especially when his plan is foiled by a beautiful female pirate.Lady Adele Seaton would no sooner give up the sea's call to rove than sit at home like a proper woman of the ton. So when news arrives that her brother has been imprisoned in Spain, she quickly develops a strategy to rescue him and sets sail to intercept the first Royal Navy ship she encounters. Ready to put her plan in motion, Adele is a brilliant tactician, but not everything can be predicted. She certainly doesn't expect to meet her match in a navy captain determined to outwit her at every turn.Now, Henry and Adele must join forces to save her brother and keep the secrets of the Crown just that-secret. But sparks fly between more than just their swords, and their passion might very well be their undoing.

What if your favorite superheroes had Regency-era doppelgangers?Wolfgang, one of Lord Wellington's craftiest spies, is a fighter, an indulgent loner who is cunning and bold enough to go where others do not dare. He hates distractions and complications, especially those involving the fairer sex, and his instincts have always fueled him and kept him on course, mission after mission. That is, until his talents steer him toward a destiny he didn't know he had and a search for the brother he barely remembers. And when he comes into contact with a brave young woman disguised as a boy, the urge he feels to protect her might just lead him on the biggest adventure of all.Selina's wedding day did not go as planned. Instead, she was kidnapped by pirates and ransomed for an exorbitant sum. Her diabolical captors didn't hold up their end of the bargain, however, and kept her imprisoned even after their demands were met. More clever than her kidnappers expected, she managed to escape and disguised herself as a boy. Forced to lie, cheat, and steal in order to stay alive, she loses hope of ever returning to the man she intended to marry. Desperate, she agrees to become a handsome and compassionate sea captain's cabin boy to gain passage back to Cornwall, but the captain endangers the one thing she cannot afford to lose-her heart.

His identity is in jeopardy-and so is his heart...When a number of ill-advised financial dealings threaten her father's reputation, Lady Constance Danbury finds herself facing an arranged marriage to a cruel man nearly twice her age. Willing to do anything to escape the betrothal, she boards a merchantman bound for Spain to enlist her estranged aunt's aid. But when the ship is overtaken by pirates, her dream of freedom disappears as memories of her mother's death at the hand of corsairs flood her with determination never to bow down to a pirate.Percival Avery, Duke of Blendingham, is a member of Nelson's Tea, an elite group of patriots assigned to protect England's shores at any cost. Service to the Crown requires heroic sacrifice, and for Percy, that means living a double life. On land, he is a mysterious nobleman, and at sea, he is a dangerous pirate infiltrating the underbelly of society. He takes great care to keep his two identities separate, but while investigating a notorious pirate ring, Percy finds them coming to a head. Now, he must choose between completing his mission and saving the life of the beautiful woman he recognizes as his commander's niece.Returning Constance to London isn't easy, however. She will have none of it, even as her traitorous body longs for the devil who saved her. But she is not the only one struggling for control. Passion has no place in a world of intrigue and espionage, and despite his feelings, Percy swears to protect her-not only from the enemy but from himself.What is Nelson's Tea?In 1801, Admiral Horatio Nelson returned to England to recover from another bout of malaria. While recuperating from his illness, he was tasked by the Admiralty to organize a way to protect England's shores from French invasion. Duke by Day, Rogue by Night, Book #2 in the Nelson's Tea Series, follows our hero Percival Avery, Duke of Blendingham, one of the key members of a clandestine group that my 'fictional' Admiral Nelson organized, code-named Nelson's Tea.Why Nelson's Tea?Admiral Nelson was never without his tea, even during battle. In my historical romance series, Nelson could ask for tea, but mean his mercenary group, first sons from all walks of life, men who'd answer Nelson's call to action at a moment's notice. Determined, disciplined, and dedicated men who'd serve the crown with duty and honor, men willing to die to protect England and the ones they love.Click inside the book to get your FREE sample!

>Everything Lord Danbury and Baroness Chauncey have done for Nelson's Tea has led to this moment...Gillian, Baroness Chauncey has only been an English spy for Nelson's Tea for four years, but she truly thought she had seen it all. Yet as war continues off England's shores, from the sea to the continent, and victory is won at great cost, a devastating betrayal threatens the men she has come to know and love. And her love for one man in particular is tested when she makes a life-or-death decision that could destroy everything she holds dear.As members of Nelson's Tea, Admiral Horatio Nelson's mercenaries have never questioned Lord Simon Danbury's authority-until now. Death's darkening veil is descending over London, and as a new hierarchy within the group begins to rise, a hostile mole prepares to strike. Surrounded by the greatest spies in England, can Simon unify the clandestine group without losing the baroness? Or will she be the price they have to pay for peace?